No-Fear Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
We Love Treating Anxious Patients
Dentistry without the fear
At Serenity Dental, we are dedicated to helping patients with dental phobia. Our extensive experience working with anxious patients helps us understand your fear and address it appropriately. There is nothing more rewarding than helping a patient with years of dental neglect complete the much-needed dental care — and believe in the effectiveness of sedation dentistry administered in a gentle, caring manner.
Our practice is designed with spa-like touches, giving it a calm and relaxing feel. Although the place is peaceful and serene and our care is compassionate and gentle, we understand that some patients have severe dental phobia and need sedation dentistry for additional comfort and security.
You will no longer be afraid of sitting in the dental chair once you experience our compassionate care combined with sedation dentistry. If your phobia makes you avoid much-needed dental care, you’ll be surprised how easily you can get the treatment you need in just a couple of sessions. We use sedation for everything from dental hygiene visits to complex treatments such as teeth removals.
How a sedation visit feels
Sedation dentistry works by taking a pill before your dental procedure. The sedative ensures you are relaxed throughout the process. We welcome you with dim lights and relaxing music; after taking the pill you’re given a warm, thick blanket and placed under monitoring to observe your vital signs. Dr. Mangat takes it from there — and when you’re finished, you’re ready to heal and enjoy the results.
Before the procedure
You arrive an hour before your procedure. We take your vitals — blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen level — to ensure they remain in the normal range throughout your appointment. You’re then given the sedative pill in powdered form, we offer blankets, dim the lights, and wait 45 minutes to an hour for you to relax.
During the procedure
The sedation creates positive effects of drowsiness and relaxation — you feel free from worry, stress, and anxiety. Your limbs may feel heavy and relaxed. Throughout the visit you stay in control: conscious but deeply relaxed, able to communicate with the dental team the whole time. We monitor your vitals throughout.
After the procedure
Once complete, we notify your companion. Since oral sedation has lingering effects, a responsible adult companion should drive you home and stay with you for the next 24 hours. Avoid work, intense physical activity, operating machinery, and important decisions for 24 hours — and stay well-hydrated.
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Patients who overcame their fear
“Dr. Mangat and wonderful team of Serenity Dental… I cannot tell you how you have changed my life with your dental work. For years I neglected my teeth — I made and cancelled numerous appointments at different offices because I never had the courage to sit in that chair. Walking through your doors the first time was not easy, but I was blown away by the friendliness and care I received. Thank you for giving me a beautiful smile I’m so proud of — you have taken away the fear of the dentist I had for years.”
— Debra, sedation patient
“Dr. Mangat and her team made my visit so positive! I have been terrified of going to the dentist and Dr. Mangat has ridden me of that fear — I am actually looking forward to my next appointment. This has never been the case, ever, in my life! You are giving me back my smile and taking away something that has bothered me every day for so long. You have changed my life and I say that with sincerity.”
— Sandra, sedation patient
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